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Fitness star reveals extreme effect of PMS on abdominals

13 Sep, 2017 3:28pm

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A former-bodybuilder shares a bloated photograph to shatter the ‘Instagram illusion’ of perfection by revealing the real impacts PMS causes on the body. Victoria D'Ariano, 25, in Venice in Los Angeles, USA, posted the images online to encourage others online to be honest about their body struggles too. / CATERS

She added: "I wasn't happy looking muscular and shredded, it wasn't comfortable for me and even with the added weight I feel so great about myself.

"Since January I've lost quite a bit of muscle, but I feel so much happier and more confident than I ever did before.

"I live a life now where I'm not focused on the way I look and training, I work out because I like to do it for enjoyment rather than a particular look."

Victoria is managed by Minnesota Records, who chose her based open her candid nature on the social media site.

Ejiro Newton, Victoria's manager and VP of Minnesota Records, said: "Victoria champions being very honest and open about real life situations, she speaks honest about what's happening in the real world.

"I absolutely think her fans appreciate what she does, she is a magnet that draws people in.

"The artists we look for are good people, each of our clients we look for discuss problems faced by others such as mental health and encourage other girls by sharing their story.

"A lot of people don't feel confident doing it, it takes a lot of courage and that's what a leader is, Victoria is a real leader.

"She's not afraid to talk about imperfections and I think that's what makes her a perfect person.

"Some influencers feel like they have to be perfect and only want to show the good things in life, they can't talk about pain or natural stuff that happens to them.

"There are two sides to Instagram, the fantasy and realness, the 'Wow I can relate to that'.

"Victoria does that second part very well which is why she has such a large following."